Resources

Resources

Community

Lake County Connections

Lake County’s complementary ADA and Transportation Disadvantaged public transportation service for qualifed individuals.
Contact:
https://ridelakexpress.com/paratransit 352-742-2612

Lake Community Action Agency

The aim of LCAA is to stimulate a better focusing of all available local, state, private and federal resources upon the goal of enabling low-income families, senior citizens, and other individuals in rural and urban areas, to obtain the skills, knowledge, motivation and secure the opportunities needed for them to become self-sufficient.
Contact:
http://www.lakecaa.org/
352-357-5550

Lake County Housing and Community Services

The Housing Services Division provides an integrated system of services, resources, and opportunities to help Lake County citizens improve their lives.
Contact:
https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/housing 352-742-6540

UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital

Social Services Help Available
Contact:
https://ufhealth.org/
352-265-0111

Moffitt Cancer Center

Social Services Assistance Requests
Care and Treatment Scheduling

Contact:
https://www.moffitt.org/
Assistance Number: 813-745-4673
Scheduling Number: 1-888-976-7398

NBCF HOPE Kit

NBCF’s mission is to help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services.
Contact:
https://nbcfhopekit.com/

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Since our beginnings in 1991, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition has grown from an impassioned grassroots effort into a major force in raising awareness. We support survivors and caregivers, and fund research to advance treatment and find a cure. 

Contact:
https://ovarian.org/

Email: nocc@ovarian.org
Information: 888-OVARIAN (888-682-7426)

Delivered Meals:
https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/support-services/free-meal-delivery/

For questions regarding Teal Comfort for the Soul, email tealcomfort@ovarian.org or call 888-OVARIAN (888-682-7426).
TEAL Comfort for the Soul provides free meal delivery to individuals undergoing ovarian cancer treatment and their caregivers. This compassionate service is designed to ease the burden of meal preparation, allowing participants to focus on healing and well-being during a challenging time.

Other services offered:
https://ovarian.org/programs-and-resources/

Salvation Army - Lake and Sumter Counties

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Contact:
https://leesburg.salvationarmyflorida.org/
leesburg/ways-we-help-1
352-568-2284

Orlando Museum Art - Ilume

This weekend workshop will provide a supportive space for all-stage breast cancer survivors to process and explore their experiences through engagement with creative practices. Participants will engage in creative projects, group discussions, gallery tours, and other reflective activities. The workshop will offer a framework and support system as well as tools for continued independent exploration. You do not have to be an artist to take part in this program! Sponsored by the Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation.
Contact: https://omart.org/learn/illume_a_transformative_art_workshop_
for_breast_cancer_survivors/
Participation is required for all three days of this weekend program. Each program is limited to ten participants.

Please call 407.896.4231 ext. 258 to register or email education@omart.org.

Financial

Florida Cancer Specialist Foundation Financial Aid

Patients must be getting treatment at a FCS location to be eligible Applications open from December to October every year. The types of bills that can be paid include:​

Rent*, lot rent or mortgage payments Homeowners insurance, rental insurance, or HOA Utilities – electricity, gas, water, or garbage Phone (1 line only – landline or cell, $50/month max) Car payments or car insurance (only one car allowed) *Rent requires lease and W9 for payment

Contact:
Financial Aid

Partners In Care

Financial Assistance Application required and must meet eligibility. .
Contact:
https://yourpartnersincare.org/contact-us/
Call 239-936-3756 for more information or assistance https://www.yourpartnersincare.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PIC_application-form.pdf

United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties

Financial Assistance and Stability Services with utilities for households with a resident over 60.
Contact:
Home
352-787-7530 https://www.navigateresources.net/211CommunityResources/
Family Stability Services

The BELAC Foundation

Financial Assistance (ONLY) for families with children diagnosed with childhood cancer.
Contact:
Call 407-405-7790 to get more info.
Welcome
https://www.findhelp.org/provider/the-belac-foundation–orlando-fl/5411045819285504?postal=32828

Catholic Charities of Central Florida

Financial Assistance – Family Stability Program
Contact:
https://cflcc.org/financial-assistance/family-stability-program/
407-658-1818

Nutrition

Get Back 2 Basics

Organic healthy meal options, juicing, special dietary options
Lifestyle Coaching & Cancer Coaching

Contact:
Karen Trawick, Certified Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach/Cancer Warrior
gb2bmealprep@gmail.com
321-202-4586

Living Hope Church

Delivered meals through Meals on Wheels
Contact:
https://www.livinghope.today/
352-934-2412

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Lake County Resource Guide – Link to PDF
Contact:
https://www.feedhopenow.org/
407-295-1066

The Neighborhood Center of South Lake

Nutritious Food Assistance
Contact:
https://www.tncsl.org/
352-429-1200
info@tncsl.org
14727 Timber Village Road, Groveland, FL 34736

Well of Hope Food Bank & Thrift Store

Quality Food Assistance in Clermont
Contact:
https://wellofhope-thriftstore.com
352-241-4377
16605 Sunrise Lake Blvd., Clermont, FL 34714

South Lake Presbyterian Church

Food Assistance every Monday 11am-1pm Registration starts at 10:45am Photo ID required
Contact:
352-394-2753
131 Chestnut Street, Clermont, FL 34711
http://www.slpcclermont.com/Community.html

Dorcas Way Food Pantry at Mascotte Church

Food Assistance every Friday 10am-2pm
Contact:
321-355-0405
15 North Bay Lake Avenue, Mascotte, FL 34753
Food Pantry & Drive Through Distribution

Love Groveland at First Baptist Church

Food Assistance every Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Contact:
https://lovegroveland.org/
https://fbcgroveland.org/
352-429-2651
137 East Cherry Street, Groveland, FL 34736

Products

We Care of Lake County

Medical Equipment Supplies

Contact:
https://www.wecarelakecounty.org/
352-742-0021

Crowning Glory Wig Services

Clermont’s Hair Loss Specialists (Men, Women & Children)
Hand Made 100% Human Hair, Synthetics & Blends
Medical & Fashion Wigs, Hair Pieces, Extensions

Contact:
By Appointment Only 352-989-2256

The Gracie Foundation

At The Gracie Foundation, we create and send Gracie Gifts—beautifully packaged care boxes filled with comforting, uplifting, and pampering items meant to brighten the hardest days. These gifts are sent to women currently undergoing treatment for any type of cancer, with the goal of spreading hope, strength, and positive energy.
Contact:
https://www.thegraciefoundationinc.org/

Knitted Knockers

Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy.
Contact:
https://www.wecarelakecounty.org/352-742-0021

Chemocessories

The team at Chemocessories believes it is very important to help women feel positive, and that treatment in no way diminishes the beautiful woman within. By putting together sets of scarves, turbans and jewelry and donating them to women going through treatment, Chemocessories can help lift spirits, boost confidence and provide a smile.
Contact:
Free Cancer Hats, Scarves & Jewelry Gifts

The Blessing Box Project

In every Blessing Box you receive a drain shirt, mastectomy pillow, extra surprises, additional pillows.

No person who receives a Blessing Box is ever charged for one. These boxes are made with love by fellow Pink Sisters AKA Pink Tribe and loved ones who want to be part of this amazing grassroots project.
Contact:
https://blessingboxproject.com/

Unite For Her

Those who qualify for our Wellness Programs, and are within 18 months of diagnosis OR living with metastatic breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer, will receive a care box filled with educational resources, safe home and beauty products, and access to live and recorded digital resources–at no personal cost.
Contact:
https://uniteforher.org/wellness-programs/#programs

Turban Project

Free headwear & reusable face masks for men, women, and children! Handmade turbans and courage wraps for chemo patients.

Contact:
https://chemocessories.org/

Pockets of Hope

Dedicated to empowering women recovering from mastectomy surgery by providing them with specially designed zip-up sweatshirts that feature sewn in pockets, offering comfort, practicality, and a reminder that they are not alone on their journey to recovery.

Free hoodie with drain pockets and children’s port t-shirt available.

Contact:
https://www.pocketsofhope.com/

Support

NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

The NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms features 9,416 terms related to cancer and medicine. We offer a widget that you can add to your website to let users look up cancer-related terms. Get NCI’s Dictionary of Cancer Terms Widget.

Contact:
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms

Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Resources and Support for Breast Cancer Our breast care helpline offers free support from trained oncology social workers, as well as guidance to local resources. Mon–Thur 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

Se habla español.

Contact:
https://www.komen.org/
1-877 GO KOMEN
helpline@komen.org

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Financial Assistance Grants, Navigating System, Support Network, Breast Cancer Helpline, Virtual support.

Contact:
https://www.lbbc.org/
(855) 807 6386
https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/what-we-do/lbbc-fund

Journi For Two

An organization dedicated to pregnant women battling cancer, inspired by her journey of fighting cancer while pregnant. Breast Care During Pregnancy.

Contact:
https://www.journifortwo.org/

Phil's Friends

Our Mission : To provide Christ-centered support and hope to those affected by cancer.

Phil’s Friends provides Christ-centered practical, emotional, and spiritual support and hope through the distribution of our hand-assembled care packages to those affected by cancer, and consistent ongoing encouragement through our Cards of Hope program, and prayer.

Contact:
Cancer is strong. Hope is stronger.